Apple to Discontinue iPhone 17 Plus, introduce iPhone 17 Slim Model in 2025

The iPhone 17 Plus models share of total new iPhone shipments is currently estimated to be around 5?10%. This suggests that the standard, Pro, and Pro Max models are already meeting the needs of the high-end market segments, rendering the Plus model unnecessary.

Launch of a super-thin model in the second half of 2025.

The latest ultra-thin model is not intended to take the place of the Plus. Apple is, in fact, delving into fresh design concepts that go beyond the current iPhone range.

Focus on design specifications

The ultra-thin iPhone 17 specifications

1. Screen size: 6.6 inches

2. Screen resolution: The dimensions are 2,740 by 1,260 pixels

3. Processor: A19 chipset (with the higher-end iPhones using the A19 Pro)

4. Dynamic island region: Similar to current models

5. Metal frame: titanium-aluminum alloy metal frame.

6. 5G chip: 5G chip implementation

7. Camera: 1. The rumored specifications for the iPhone 17 Slim suggest that it will feature a single rear camera.

The iPhone 17 Slim is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 1260x2740, and will be powered by the A19 chip (while the iPhone 17 Pro variants will be equipped with the A19 Pro). Its Dynamic Island area will closely resemble that of the existing iPhone models, and its metal frame will be constructed using a titanium alloy with a lower titanium content compared to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max

Today, additional information regarding the iPhone 17 Slim has been disclosed by Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-established industry analyst known for sharing Apple-related rumors. According to Kuo, the iPhone Plus model accounts for only 5% to 10% of iPhone shipments, which is why it is being discontinued.